They obviously want to milk you for service. The phone itself is locked to tmobile and actually they can control what kind of SIM you use. They know if you put a prepaid SIM in and can deny service, mine just did.
Actually, if I dig around on the web I bet I can find a way to unlock this thing.
You tried t-mobile's $30 service? Straight talk should probably still work, if the problem is that the phone is locked.
Yup. Had to get here: http://www8.samsclub.com/eCommerce/SpecialOffer.aspx?cid=35990_2d2a6945af1c49cc939029657e2c351cat this point you can order a Note 2 specifically for the $30 plan: http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/prepaid-phone/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-II-No-Annual-Contract Unfortunately, most T-mo stores still won't sell you a Note off contract, I've tried three without luck.
I guess it depends on location. I went to 2 stores a week ago and they both said they would sell to me off contract.at this point you can order a Note 2 specifically for the $30 plan: http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/prepaid-phone/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-II-No-Annual-Contract Unfortunately, most T-mo stores still won't sell you a Note off contract, I've tried three without luck.
I guess it depends on location. I went to 2 stores a week ago and they both said they would sell to me off contract.
I just decided for my needs it would be better in the end to do the value plan contract. If need be I will just pay the etf's. I didn't want to hassle the work arounds for the $30 prepaid plan.
What is the difference between the $650 full price note 2 from t-mobile and this "factory unlocked" version on amazon?
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy...eywords=note+2
Is there something about the t-mobile version that makes it "locked"? Could you use the t-mobile version other prepaid providers that use hspa+, or is it really locked in some way?
You'll have to compare the radios/frequency on the amazon version to see if it's compatible with tmobile's network.
I was aking from the other direction. The T-mobile site has the phone cheaper, so it would be the logic choice to buy from... I'm just wondering if the "factory unlocked" aspect of the amazon listing actually amounts to anything useful.
Tmobile phone will only work on tmobile and att along with st. It will support lte supposedly.
Amazon unlocked doesnt supoort lte and does not work with tmobile from what ive read. You would want a us unlocked version but I havent heard of one. Verizon model might be the best option but I do not know what bands it supports.
What I dont understand about this is how exactly large the phone is. What do you use that screen size for? You need that large of a real-estate for basic media consumption? The stylus is nice, but you can get a stylus for any smartphone. How is it not awkward when holding it in your hand?
I demo'd it at a store and I couldn't hold it (maybe im small)
What I dont understand about this is how exactly large the phone is. What do you use that screen size for? You need that large of a real-estate for basic media consumption? The stylus is nice, but you can get a stylus for any smartphone. How is it not awkward when holding it in your hand?
I demo'd it at a store and I couldn't hold it (maybe im small)
What I dont understand about this is how exactly large the phone is. What do you use that screen size for? You need that large of a real-estate for basic media consumption? The stylus is nice, but you can get a stylus for any smartphone. How is it not awkward when holding it in your hand?
I demo'd it at a store and I couldn't hold it (maybe im small)
Hope an extended battery comes out for the phone. I know it has a bigger battery then most phones but I want insanely stupid long battery life!